2-Mercaptoethanol AR (CAS 60-24-2)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

2-MERCAPTOETHANOL AR

Cat. NoKC.-1410047 CategorySolvents Molecular FormulaC2H6OS CAS60-24-2 Molecular Weight78.14 g/mol

Pack sizes 100ML500ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Acute toxic

Irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

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Mercaptoethanol is a primary alcohol and an alkanethiol. It has a role as a geroprotector.

Used to make dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, flotation agents, insecticides, and plasticizers; Also used as solvent (dyestuffs), reducing agent, PVC stabilizer, and textile auxiliary; [Hawley]
In organic synthesis; as biochemical research tool.

Physical Description	Thioglycol appears as a water-white liquid. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption.
Color/Form	Water-white mobile liquid
Odor	Strong disagreeable odor
Melting Point	-148 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	315 to 316 °F at 742 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	165 °F (NFPA, 2010)
Density	1.1143 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	1 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.4996 at 20 °C/D

IUPAC Name	2-sulfanylethanol
Molecular Formula	C2H6OS
Molecular Weight	78.14 g/mol
CAS	60-24-2
SMILES	C(CS)O
InChIKey	DGVVWUTYPXICAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.-1410047
Pack sizes	100ML · 500ML

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.